An Analytical Study of the
Shia and Sunni Doctrines

Accompany the author as he searches for answers and eventually studies the two major sects of Islam: Shia and Sunni.

Discover relevant and fascinating information about Islam, the Prophet Muhammad (upon whom be peace), the Qur’an, and the origins of the Shia and Sunni sects.

The information presented on this Web site is based on the book Up from Shi’ism by Farhad Amirebrahimi (Brentwood, Maryland: Amana Publishing, 1984). This site provides greater depth and research to give readers additional facts and information.

“Farhad Amirebrahimi, who comes from Iran and was once Shia himself, rises above his heritage. His vantage is unique and so is his courage. With dogged determination, the hallmark of an inquisitive mind, he probes his inherited faith, questions its basic assumptions, and for answers goes to the Qur’an—the ultimate criterion . . . concise and clear and grounded in stunning rationale. Farhad sifts the grain from the chaff.”